Wakefield and Rothwell

The people of Wakefield and Rothwell have contributed a total of 8,644 signatures to 517 currently open petitions. That's round about average.

Top petitions in Wakefield and Rothwell

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
   Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
   397 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

2. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
   Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
   393 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

3. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
   Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
   366 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

4. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
   Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
   365 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

5. Remove power to cancel local government elections
   Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
   315 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

6. Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth
   Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
   267 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

7. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
   Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
   265 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

8. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
   Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
   252 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

9. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
   Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
   221 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

10. Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    208 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

11. End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use
    Opened on Friday 31st October 2025
    193 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

12. Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
    Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
    184 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

13. Legislate to ban FPNs and prosecutions related to school attendance
    Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
    179 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

14. Strengthen regulation of supported accommodations
    Opened on Friday 17th October 2025
    172 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

15. Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases
    Opened on Tuesday 21st April 2026
    168 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

16. Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners
    Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
    163 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

17. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
    Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
    158 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

18. Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training
    Opened on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
    143 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

19. Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament
    Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
    137 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

20. Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    126 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

Open petitions of local interest

1. Automatic Clare's law checks when notice of marriage is given to registry office
   Opened on Friday 5th December 2025
   28 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

2. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
   Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
   397 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

3. Legislate to ban FPNs and prosecutions related to school attendance
   Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
   179 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

4. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
   Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
   393 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

5. Remove power to cancel local government elections
   Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
   315 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

6. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
   Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
   366 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

7. Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth
   Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
   267 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

8. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
   Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
   365 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

9. Fund accommodation for all prison leavers
   Opened on Monday 2nd February 2026
   17 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

10. Strengthen regulation of supported accommodations
    Opened on Friday 17th October 2025
    172 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

11. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
    Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
    252 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

12. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
    Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
    265 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

13. Fund hair removal on the NHS for women with PCOS / hirsutism
    Opened on Friday 21st November 2025
    14 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

14. Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases
    Opened on Tuesday 21st April 2026
    168 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

15. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
    Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
    221 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

16. Raise Bereavement Support Payment and extend beyond 18 months
    Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
    108 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

17. End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use
    Opened on Friday 31st October 2025
    193 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

18. Legally require all councillors & mayors to speak proficient English
    Opened on Friday 27th February 2026
    56 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

19. Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
    Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
    184 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell

20. Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    208 signatures so far in Wakefield and Rothwell